EligibilityYou’re eligible if:You were forced to leave the Fort McMurray area because of wildfire and you were unable to return home for a minimum of 7 days because of:

an evacuation order

an imminent health and safety threat(s), such as extreme air quality advisories, no access to water, no power, etc.

or a lack of reasonable transportation options to return home.

If you were evacuated from a work camp and were unable to return home for 7 days, or you incurred extraordinary personal expenses to return home, you may also be eligible.

You’re not eligible if:

you are from a community that was not impacted;

you were not in or weren't planning to return to the affected area during the evacuation period

or you were in the community when the evacuation occurred but were able to return home within 7 days without incurring extraordinary personal cost.

The evacuation period lasts until the evacuation notice is lifted.

What to bring with you

Red Cross registration number issued when you register as an evacuee

photo ID such as a driver’s license, passport, student ID or employee ID, and your social insurance number, for you and your partner/spouse and/or dependents

proof of residence or presence in the community such as a utility bill, car registration, insurance documents or a lease/rental receipt

an adult may apply for the entire family with identification that shows the family relationship for those seeking debit cards. Examples include: o marriage licenseo birth certificateso passportso documents for school/extra-curricular activities

If you need to replace lost ID, you can request a new card from a registry agent free of charge.​